Is KCET accepted for engineering admission at St Aloysius Mangalore?

No. KCET (Karnataka CET) score is not accepted at St Aloysius for any programme, including B.Tech and B.Sc. The only accepted UG entrance exam is SAU-ET (St Aloysius University Entrance Test). Students relying only on KCET will need to separately register and appear in SAU-ET.

What is SAU-ET and how is it conducted?

SAU-ET is the St Aloysius University Entrance Test. It consists of 50 multiple-choice questions across four sections: English (10), General Knowledge (10), Aptitude (10), and subject-specific questions (20). It is conducted online. Registration opens in November and the test window begins in January each year.

What is the minority quota at St Aloysius University?

As a Jesuit minority institution, 50% of seats at St Aloysius are reserved for minority community candidates. The remaining seats are split as 25% for general merit and 25% for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD).

What entrance exams are accepted for MBA at St Aloysius Mangalore?

St Aloysius MBA accepts KMAT Karnataka, CAT, XAT, MAT, and CMAT. Any one valid score is accepted. Graduation with minimum 50% marks is also required. SC/ST candidates are eligible with 45% graduation marks.

Is the personal interview mandatory for St Aloysius admission?

Yes. All shortlisted candidates must attend a mandatory personal interview at the St Aloysius Mangalore campus. A parent or guardian must accompany the candidate. NRI and foreign national students may attend the interview online.

How many B.Sc specialisations does St Aloysius Mangalore offer?

St Aloysius offers B.Sc across 19 specialisations, including Data Science, Animation, Visual Communication, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, and others. All B.Sc programmes admit only through SAU-ET. No separate national exam or KCET score is accepted.

St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore MSW Community Development: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Mangalore, KarnatakaDeemed UniversityEstd 1880 Mangalore University, Mangalore NAAC Grade A++ 3.6

3.8

(266 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 1.44 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 3 LPA

Top 10 MSW placements

Placement rate

75%

department average placement

Credits

MSW syllabus total credits

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to fieldwork 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe degree marks and entrance route you need 04Admission ProcessEvery step from online form to fee payment 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Entrance score ranges by category 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About St Aloysius MSW CD

St Aloysius University offers a two-year, full-time Master of Social Work in Community Development on campus. The course takes four semesters and has 92 credits. The college has NAAC A++ grade and stands #20 in India Today social work ranking 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.44 Lakhs, and INR 3.14 Lakhs with hostel. You get admission through the online form, an entrance test and interview, with marks split 50:50 between the test and your degree marks. The Social Work department reports 120+ students and 75% average placement. The published MSW salary figure is INR 3 LPA for top placements.

St Aloysius MSW CD Fees

The full course costs INR 3.14 Lakhs with hostel and INR 1.44 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.44 Lakhs of that. You pay the course fee year by year. The college fixes this fee in the PG fee notices. Hostel and mess add INR 1.70 Lakhs across two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Year 1 course fee	INR 75,000	One time, in year 1
Year 2 course fee	INR 69,400	One time, in year 2
Hostel and mess	INR 1.70 Lakhs	INR 85,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 1.44 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 3.14 Lakhs	Full course

St Aloysius MSW CD Admission Dates

The next date is Nov 2026 for the online form. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on the last PG cycle. The college sends the entrance test and interview schedule by message or email. You should keep degree marksheets ready before the form opens.

Event	Date	Status
PG registration, last date to apply	Nov 2026	Tentative
Entrance test	Jan 2027	Tentative
Entrance result and shortlist	Jan 2027	Tentative
Interview round	Feb 2027	Tentative
Merit list and seat allotment	Feb 2027	Tentative
Programme fee payment	Mar 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jun 2027	Tentative

St Aloysius MSW CD Eligibility

The table needs 45% marks for most students and 40% for SC, ST and Category-I students. You need any recognised bachelor degree. You also sit for the entrance test, because the college uses test marks and degree marks together. If your final marksheet is pending, keep the latest semester marks ready.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Any recognised bachelor degree
Minimum marks	45% marks excluding languages
Reserved category marks	40% for SC, ST and Category-I
Selection test	Entrance test and qualifying marks have 50:50 weight

St Aloysius MSW CD Admission Process

The process has online registration, entrance test, interview, merit list and fee payment. You choose the programme in the admission portal and upload marksheets. The college sends the test and interview details after you apply. If you miss the fee payment after selection, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
Online form	Create an account and choose MSW Community Development
Upload papers	Give ID proof and degree marksheets
Entrance test	Write the college test when the schedule is sent
Interview	Meet the admission team with original papers
Fee payment	Pay the programme fee to hold the seat

St Aloysius MSW CD Cutoff

The safer score range starts at 70 and the close range starts at 55 in this page's checker. The college does not publish a fixed MSW cutoff. It uses entrance test marks and degree marks with 50:50 weight. You should treat the ranges as a guide, not a promise.

Category	Score range	Round and year
General	55 to 70	Entrance score guide, 2027
OBC-NCL	50 to 65	Entrance score guide, 2027
SC or ST	45 to 60	Entrance score guide, 2027
EWS	50 to 65	Entrance score guide, 2027

St Aloysius MSW CD Placements

The department reports 75% average placement and the published MSW pay figure is INR 3 LPA for top placements. The course prepares students for health, development and corporate sector roles. Alumni meetings and fieldwork help students learn what employers expect before final placement.

Metric	Value
Average placement	75%
Published pay figure	INR 3 LPA
Department strength	120+ students
Faculty strength	8+ faculty
Placement route	Placement cell, alumni, summer placement and block placement

St Aloysius MSW CD Scholarships

The biggest listed college support can cover up to INR 75,000 when a fee concession pays one year fee. The scholarship page says merit and family income decide endowed scholarships. Government scholarships also apply by category. You should apply early and keep income and category papers ready.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Endowed or special scholarship	Merit and family income	Up to INR 75,000
Government scholarship	Eligible reserved category students	Amount set by portal
PM Vidyalaxmi loan support	Income up to INR 8 Lakhs	3% interest support on loan

St Aloysius MSW CD Ranking

India Today lists the college at #20 for social work in 2026 and the college has NAAC A++ grade. The NAAC score is 3.67 out of 4. These ranks show the wider college name, not only this one specialisation. Use them with the fee and placement data.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
India Today social work	2026	#20
NAAC	2023	A++
NAAC CGPA	2023	3.67 out of 4

St Aloysius MSW CD Course Structure

The course has 92 credits, four semesters and fieldwork in every semester. First year builds case work, group work, research and community work. Community Development starts in semester 3. You also do rural camp, summer placement, study tour and a research project.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Social work basics, community work, fieldwork and research
Year 2	Community Development papers, fieldwork, study tour and project
Credits	92 total credits
Fieldwork	15 hours a week in the practicum paper

St Aloysius MSW CD Hostel and Campus

The hostel fee is INR 85,000 a year and the two-year hostel cost is INR 1.70 Lakhs. Hostel seats include a 50% reserve for socially and economically weaker students. The main campus is in Mangalore, so fieldwork can use city and coastal community settings.

Item	Detail
Hostel fee	INR 85,000 a year
Two-year hostel cost	INR 1.70 Lakhs
Hostel support	50% seats kept for weaker section students
City	Mangalore, Karnataka

Should you pick MSW Community Development at St Aloysius University?

This course suits students who want fieldwork with communities and can learn through weekly practice.

Pick it if:

You want development sector roles: the department trains students for health, development and corporate social work jobs.

You learn best outside class: fieldwork is part of every semester, and summer placement follows semester 2.

You want a known social work department: MSW started here in 2001 and the department has 120+ students.

Your degree marks are steady: selection gives 50% weight to the entrance test and 50% to degree marks.

Skip it if:

You want only office HR jobs: Community Development focuses more on villages, local bodies and social projects.

You cannot do weekly fieldwork: practicum takes 15 hours a week and is part of the credits.

You need a high salary promise: the college publishes placement share, but course pay data is limited.

You will delay the fee payment: after selection, you must pay the programme fee to hold the seat.

Counsellor's advice

Take this course if you want community work and can do field visits each week. If you want only HR, check that specialisation first.

MSW Community Development Eligibility▾

Degree marks: 45% in any recognised bachelor degree, excluding languages.

Reserved marks: 40% for SC, ST and Category-I students.

Selection test: The college uses entrance test marks and degree marks in a 50:50 weight.

Documents: Keep ID proof, degree marksheets and category paper ready before interview.

MSW Community Development Admission Process▾

Apply online: Create an account, choose MSW Community Development and fill the form.

Upload papers: Add your marksheets, ID proof and category paper if it applies.

Write test: The college sends the entrance test schedule by message or email.

Attend interview: Carry originals for document check when the admission team calls you.

Pay fee: Pay the programme fee after selection, or you lose the seat.

MSW Community Development Admission Dates 2027

▾

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Nov 2026

PG registration

Expected to open in the same month as last year; the last date to apply will be named in the portal.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Entrance test

The college sends the test schedule after you submit the form.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Entrance result and shortlist

Expected after the test marks and degree marks are checked.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Interview round

Bring originals and copies for the admission team.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Merit list and seat allotment

Seats are expected after the 50:50 score is prepared.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Programme fee payment

You lose the seat if the programme fee is not paid by the college date.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Reporting and document check

Report with originals after the fee payment is accepted.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Classes start

Expected after reporting and first semester joining steps.

Source: St Aloysius admission portal and admission FAQ. Confirm on the official site before you act.

St Aloysius University MSW Community Development Fees 2027

▾

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Year 1 course fee

One time, in year 1

INR 75,000

Year 2 course fee

One time, in year 2

INR 69,400

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 85,000 a year

INR 1.70 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.44 Lakhs

2 years · course fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 3.14 Lakhs

2 years · course fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 2,435

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

208%

average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 5,301

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

95%

average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: St Aloysius PG fee notices and hostel page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at St Aloysius University?

Pick your category and applicant type. The cutoff ranges are guide scores for this course.

St Aloysius University MSW Community Development Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

St Aloysius University MSW Community Development vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to St Aloysius University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

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St Aloysius University

Mangalore

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School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya

Mangalore

Compared with

St Joseph's University

Bangalore

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Christ University

Bangalore

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Kristu Jayanti College

Bangalore

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Mangalore University

Mangalore

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 1.44 Lakhs

course fee

INR 1.98 Lakhs

INR 54,000 more

INR 2.08 Lakhs

INR 64,000 more

INR 3.10 Lakhs

INR 1.66 Lakhs more

INR 2 Lakhs

INR 56,000 more

INR 52,000

INR 92,000 less

Average paylatest published figure

INR 3 LPA

top placements

INR 4 LPA

INR 1 LPA more

Not published

Placement ratedepartment share

75%

average placement

Not published

Department strengthstudents in department

120

social work page

40 fewer

30 fewer

100

20 fewer

50 fewer

60 fewer

Creditscourse credit load

MSW syllabus

12 fewer

8 fewer

6 fewer

10 fewer

16 fewer

In short

If Roshni Nilaya gives a clearer fee or city fit, compare that with fieldwork access. If you want the lower fee and Mangalore field sites, keep St Aloysius high.

In short

If St Joseph's gives a clearer fee or city fit, compare that with fieldwork access. If you want the lower fee and Mangalore field sites, keep St Aloysius high.

In short

If Christ gives a clearer fee or city fit, compare that with fieldwork access. If you want the lower fee and Mangalore field sites, keep St Aloysius high.

In short

If Kristu Jayanti gives a clearer fee or city fit, compare that with fieldwork access. If you want the lower fee and Mangalore field sites, keep St Aloysius high.

In short

If Mangalore Univ gives a clearer fee or city fit, compare that with fieldwork access. If you want the lower fee and Mangalore field sites, keep St Aloysius high.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on St Aloysius University MSW Community Development

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MSW Community Development at St Aloysius worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want fieldwork and can use the Mangalore network. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.44 Lakhs, and the department reports 75% average placement. Check the fee block first if you need a hostel, because the hostel total raises the cost to INR 3.14 Lakhs.

Should I take this course if my entrance score is near the cutoff range?▾

It depends on your degree marks and interview. The college gives 50% weight to the entrance test and 50% to qualifying marks, so one weak part can pull down the total. Use the score checker above, then attend the interview with all papers ready.

What job can I get after MSW Community Development here?▾

You can aim for development sector, health project and corporate social work roles. The department page says the programme prepares students for health, development and corporate sectors, and it reports 75% average placement. Ask the placement cell for the latest recruiter list before you pay.

Who should pick this MSW specialisation?▾

Pick it if you want community work, local body work, social projects or field action. The syllabus has Tribal, Rural and Urban Development, Citizen Participation and fieldwork. If you want only office HR work, check the HRD specialisation before you choose this seat.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you cannot do field visits every week. The syllabus gives practicum 15 hours a week and keeps fieldwork in every semester. You should also skip it if you need a high salary promise, because the college does not publish a detailed course salary table.

Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾

It can be worth it if you get placed early. The no-hostel fee is INR 1.44 Lakhs and the published pay figure used here is INR 3 LPA, so the ROI tile is strong. With hostel, the fee rises to INR 3.14 Lakhs, so check loan EMI before deciding.

Is this course good for higher studies or research?▾

Yes, if you use the research project well. The course has 92 credits and a Research Project in semester 4. It also teaches Social Work Research and Statistics. Choose a fieldwork topic early and ask a faculty member to guide your research plan.

Should I choose Community Development or HRD here?▾

Choose Community Development if you want village, urban, local body or NGO work. Choose HRD if you want workplace welfare and HR roles. Both are MSW specialisations, but this page is only for Community Development, so confirm the paper list before you submit the form.

Will Mangalore help this course?▾

Yes, if you use city field sites well. The course needs regular practicum, summer placement and block placement, and Mangalore gives access to local bodies, health groups, NGOs and coastal communities. Ask the department how it allots fieldwork sites before you join.

Can I pay the MSW fee in parts?▾

The fee notices list year wise PG fees, so the full INR 1.44 Lakhs is not due at the first payment. Year 1 is INR 75,000 and year 2 is INR 69,400. If you need smaller parts, ask the fee office before the payment date.

Is hostel sure for MSW students?▾

No, treat hostel as a separate approval. The hostel page says seats are reviewed through the hostel portal, and 50% hostel seats are kept for socially and economically weaker students. The fee is INR 85,000 a year, so check approval before counting it in your budget.

Do scholarships reduce the fee?▾

Yes, but the final amount is not automatic. The college scholarship page says endowed scholarships and fee concessions depend on merit and family income, and government scholarships follow portal rules. Use the calculator above as an estimate, then apply with income and category papers.

Do I get a refund if I leave after admission?▾

Yes, but timing matters. The refund page says a full refund was allowed till 30 Jun 2026 with a small processing deduction. For the next cycle, check the new refund date before you pay, because leaving late can reduce the money you get back.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 2, 2026

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